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Effects of Feldenkrais Approach in Cases With Forward Head Posture
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Summary
It is thought that adding approaches that increase posture awareness to corrective exercise programs will contribute to the treatment. The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of adding the Feldenkrais method to the corrective exercise program applied to individuals with forward head posture on cervical joint position sense, muscle strength, joint range of motion and posture parameters.
Official title: Effects of Exercise and Feldenkrais Approaches on Position Sense, Strength, Range of Motion and Posture in Cases With Forward Head Posture
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-05-25
Completion Date
2026-06-29
Last Updated
2025-11-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Strength and Feldenkrais Exercise
This is a behavioral, non-drug and non-device-based intervention combining somatic awareness through Feldenkrais principles with neuromuscular re-education. Movements emphasize minimal effort, reduced muscle tension, and improved self-perception of posture. The approach supports individualized progression and complements conventional physiotherapy without the use of pharmacological agents or medical equipment.
Strength Exercise
This is a non-drug, non-device corrective exercise program tailored for adults with forward head posture. It includes postural muscle strengthening and stretching, such as deep neck flexor activation, scapular retraction, and pectoral stretching. Additionally, participants perform diaphragmatic and thoracic breathing exercises.
Locations (2)
Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
Istanbul, Buyukcekmece, Turkey (Türkiye)
Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)